Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorn Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawthorn Hills Elementary serves the southern part of Wausau, WI, encompassing an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Everybody matters, every moment counts. We learn, we lead, we love.
School Rankings
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Hills Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School is ranked #1106 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Hills Elementary School?
227 students attend Hawthorn Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hawthorn Hills Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorn Hills Elementary School?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hawthorn Hills Elementary School part of?
Hawthorn Hills Elementary School is part of Wausau School District.
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